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Austin Rivers ended a frenzied rally with a long three, lifting Duke to an 85-84 win at UNC. It was a storybook ending to another fabled chapter in the heated rivalry, says Andy Staples.

Vanderbilt surprised with a bowl berth in 2011, then surprised again with an impressive recruiting class. Andy Staples examines how James Franklin is righting the Commodores' ship.

In recruiting, 'commitment' does not always mean much. But how often do top recruits break their pledges?

Andy Staples studies the trend -- and the decommitment numbers tell a story.

Yes, Michigan got some breaks and won the Sugar Bowl after being largely outplayed by Virginia Tech, but Brady Hoke clearly has the Wolverines on the right track, says Andy Staples.

Oklahoma State rallied past Stanford 41-38 in a wild Fiesta Bowl shootout that ultimately was decided by a heartbreaking duel of field-goal kickers in overtime, writes Andy Staples.

The NFL can wait. Matt Barkley plans to lead USC from under the cloud of NCAA sanctions to a BCS bowl. The bottom line is Barkley made the best choice for himself, writes Andy Staples.

The cases of Todd O'Brien and Todd Graham illustrate the double standard in college athletics. But don't just blame the NCAA, writes Andy Staples.

For some schools, it's all about power.

A four-team playoff? That's coming. So is a new bowl hierarchy and a deeper divide between the haves and have-nots.

Andy Staples outlines major changes coming to college football.

Sure, Alabama and Oklahoma State have valid claims. But after its 42-10 demolition of Georgia, only No. 1 LSU has definitely earned a spot in the BCS title game, says Andy Staples.

When Rich Rodriguez was hired by Arizona, he flew from Detroit to Tucson and spent two days at his new school.

Andy Staples observed it all as Rodriguez began his rebuilding project.